The 2024 NHL Frozen Frenzy is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, and we are analyzing the Pacific Division matchup at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, to provide you with the most accurate Sharks vs. Ducks pick and odds.
San Jose will face off against Anaheim for the second time this season. In the inaugural week, the Ducks won 2-0 against the Sharks as road favorites at a rate of -135. This time, the total is 6.5 goals, and Anaheim is a -175 home favorite. After two weeks of play, the San Jose Sharks remain pointless. A devastating 8-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets concluded their three-game road trip last Friday. Two days later, the Sharks suffered a 4-1 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche.
Mackenzie Blackwood was assigned the starting position in Winnipeg and allowed five goals on 18 shots. In relief, Vitek Vanecek allowed three goals on 18 shots. Vanecek defended the cage against the Avalanche, allowing three goals on 21 attempts. Thus far, the Sharks have encountered difficulties on both sides of the play, as they have managed to score only 2.00 goals per game and surrender 4.17. The Sharks’ goaltending tandem ranks 27th in save percentage (.870), possessing the third-lowest shooting percentage in the NHL (7.7%).
The Sharks are led by Tyler Toffoli, who has three assists and four goals in six games. Mikael Granlund has six assists in six appearances but has yet to score. In light of these factors, the Anaheim Ducks are the most likely to emerge victorious.